Typically when you visit Jonker Street, there is nothing much to do other than checking out the foods. To save the space in your stomach, we recommend you to try out these delicacies that we find unusual and worth getting a bite:
Chop Chung Wah Chicken Rice Ball
Your trip to Melaka is not complete unless you try the famous chicken rice ball which can only be found in Melaka. There is no better place to go other than Chop Chung Wah. This restaurant is located at the entrance of Jonker Street, right next to Hard Rock Cafe. You won’t miss it as the queue can stretch up to few meters long. Be warned that on the weekend, the queue can take up to 2 hours long. A standard order is half chicken minimum and 5 rice balls per person.
Your trip to Melaka is not complete unless you try the famous chicken rice ball which can only be found in Melaka. There is no better place to go other than Chop Chung Wah. This restaurant is located at the entrance of Jonker Street, right next to Hard Rock Cafe. You won’t miss it as the queue can stretch up to few meters long. Be warned that on the weekend, the queue can take up to 2 hours long. A standard order is half chicken minimum and 5 rice balls per person.
Calanthe Art Cafe Local Coffee
This place is also known as Malaysia 13 States’ Coffee. This cafe features all the local coffees from different states in Malaysia. Each state has its own distinctive taste of coffee, different style of brewing, different types of beans and different way of preparation. Check out the menu for the specific explanation of each coffee. We haven’t got the chance to try out all the coffee, but we highly recommend Perak and Perlis coffee.
This place is also known as Malaysia 13 States’ Coffee. This cafe features all the local coffees from different states in Malaysia. Each state has its own distinctive taste of coffee, different style of brewing, different types of beans and different way of preparation. Check out the menu for the specific explanation of each coffee. We haven’t got the chance to try out all the coffee, but we highly recommend Perak and Perlis coffee.
Jonker 86 QQ Ice Nyonya Laksa
A typical tourist would join the crowd next door (Jonker 88) as it is more popular. However, to save yourself some hassle from queueing, you can head over to Jonker 86 for the nyonya laksa. Nyonya laksa is one of the local food in Melaka. It was originally a curry noodle, but it has been modified through generations to suit the taste of the local nyonya baba. The broth of the noodle is thick and creamy, the spiciness is at the right amount and the serving is generous with the ingredients.
A typical tourist would join the crowd next door (Jonker 88) as it is more popular. However, to save yourself some hassle from queueing, you can head over to Jonker 86 for the nyonya laksa. Nyonya laksa is one of the local food in Melaka. It was originally a curry noodle, but it has been modified through generations to suit the taste of the local nyonya baba. The broth of the noodle is thick and creamy, the spiciness is at the right amount and the serving is generous with the ingredients.
Seafood Stall Grilled Stingray
In the evening, Jonker Street will be closed for stalls setup. There are plenty of food stalls along the way and most of it won’t disappoint you. However, we have a specific recommendation. Behind the stage at the very end of Jonker Street, there is a humble stall that displays all the fresh seafood on a bed of ice. You can pick your choice and get it cooked the way you like. The Portuguese grilled fish (stingray) is a must to try.
In the evening, Jonker Street will be closed for stalls setup. There are plenty of food stalls along the way and most of it won’t disappoint you. However, we have a specific recommendation. Behind the stage at the very end of Jonker Street, there is a humble stall that displays all the fresh seafood on a bed of ice. You can pick your choice and get it cooked the way you like. The Portuguese grilled fish (stingray) is a must to try.
The Daily Fix Cafe Gula Melaka Cake
Gula melaka (palm sugar) is a widely used ingredient in majority of Malaccan’s cooking, especially for local desserts. The Daily Fix uses this local ingredient on Western cake. The taste is surprisingly good. It is not too sweet and has the frargance of coconut sugar. This is one of a kind cake which you can’t get elsewhere. It goes very well with a cup of latte.
Gula melaka (palm sugar) is a widely used ingredient in majority of Malaccan’s cooking, especially for local desserts. The Daily Fix uses this local ingredient on Western cake. The taste is surprisingly good. It is not too sweet and has the frargance of coconut sugar. This is one of a kind cake which you can’t get elsewhere. It goes very well with a cup of latte.
